Writing scared is a thing.
Let no one tell you different.
Putting thought to paper is the (one of the) scariest things you will ever do. The harder part is knowing this, and doing it anyway.
Feel the fear, but don’t be paralyzed by it.
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
There is a power in the continue. I want you to remember that you have something to say, and you have the right to say it.
Writing is one of those things that can be equal parts frightening and freeing.
Say what you must.
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
Dear Writer-
Whether you wrote 3 books, three paragraphs or three words–I still believe in you.
You can still do it.
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
Write.
Write the story that you want, so you can have the ending you want–or the ending that you want to change. I want you to know that as a writer, you are still in control of the worlds you create, maintain and share.
YOU. No one else.
So, the only person that can dictate when at story is over–is you. Write what you want, first and foremost. After that is written, rest and review it. Add to it, let other people read it and get feedback! Make changes! It’s okay to doubt, and add to the work at the same time.
Trust me, it happens.
Read again, let more people read again. Add more story if you need it! Then, begin to ask yourself this question: “Do I have anything else to add?” If you don’t start to wrap it up, polish it up, and get it ready for the world.
They are waiting for it! Be brave!
Write for you first, but eventually let the world know how amazing you are. Once you admit that you have written all that you wanted, with your imagination in its final form, it’s done.
Don’t second guess.
Don’t doubt.
Let the work be complete.
There are more stories to tell…I promise.
Dear Writer-
The draft is just a step in the process. It is a stair on the greater staircase. It is a piece of you creativity! Never say that “I’m just a writer.”
A writer is never just anything!
A writer IS anything!
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
Dear Writer-
The pages won’t write themselves. Get back to it.
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
Dear Writer-
The start is always scary! It is always the most daunting! There is power in realizing that the story you have not seen, only you can write.
Be brave–you can do it!
Keep going.
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
To Series or Not To Series…?
Ah, that is always the question! Who am I to dash your hopes and dreams, dearest writer? This is the only time where the end of a story is the beginning of another–and even then, series do end. However, don’t despair! This is one to the thing that I need to tell you about series versus stories.
If you are building out a world with people, specific mythology and characters, you might want to consider a series.
If you think that you story can be told with just one book, you might want to just write one story. If you want write a sequel–there is more story to tell. A series gives you more or multiple stories to tell.
Series are investments! They allow your mind to flex and wander!
Stories allow your the freedom to focus one story at a time and develop what you want to say to its conclusion.
Don’t stifle your voice by the space you think it might take up.
Keep going!
Dear Writer-
Let me help you:
It doesn’t make sense.
It won’t make sense.
That’s why you write it out.
Read it again.
With Love & Ink,
JBHarris
Dear Writer-
There is a story in you. Don’t fear that. Chase that!
With Love & Work,
JBHarris
